--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 48c3da0d-0f06-4e91-bacc-371bfdde0aa9 slug: 2337280 voyage_code: cruise_line: TUI River Cruises ship: TUI Aria departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Mainz disembarkation_port: Frankfurt starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-07-16T00:43:23Z --- # Upper Rhine Splendours > TUI River Cruises · TUI Aria · May 23 – 30, 2027   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | TUI River Cruises | | **Ship** | TUI Aria | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Mainz | | **Disembarkation Port** | Frankfurt | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Mainz **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Mainz is a German city on the Rhine River. It’s known for its old town, with half-timbered houses and medieval market squares. In the center, the Marktbrunnen is a Renaissance fountain with red columns. Nearby, a distinctive octagonal tower tops the Romanesque Mainz Cathedral, built of deep red sandstone. The Gutenberg Museum honors the inventor of the printing press with exhibits, including 2 of his original bibles. ### Day 2: Speyer **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Speyer is a city in Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany with approximately 50,000 inhabitants. Located on the left bank of the river Rhine, Speyer lies 25 km south of Ludwigshafen and Mannheim, and 21 km south-west of Heidelberg. Founded by the Romans, it is one of Germany's oldest cities. ### Day 3: Breisach **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Breisach is a town with approximately 16,500 inhabitants, situated along the Rhine in the Rhine Valley, in the district Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, about halfway between Freiburg and Colmar — 20 kilometres away from each — and about 60 kilometres north of Basel near the Kaiserstuhl. ### Day 4: Basel **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Basel is a city on the Rhine River in northwest Switzerland, close to the country’s borders with France and Germany. Its medieval old town centers around Marktplatz, dominated by the 16th-century, red-sandstone Town Hall. Its 12th-century Gothic cathedral has city views, and contains the tomb of the 16th-century Dutch scholar, Erasmus. The city’s university houses some of Erasmus’ works. ### Day 5: Kehl, Germany **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 6: Mannheim **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Mannheim is a city in southwest Germany, on the Rhine and Neckar rivers. The baroque 18th-century Mannheim Palace houses historical exhibits, plus the University of Mannheim. In the grid-like center, called the Quadrate, Marktplatz Square features a baroque fountain with statues. Planken shopping street leads southeast to the Romanesque Water Tower, in the art nouveau gardens of Friedrichsplatz. ### Day 7: Aschaffenberg **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Aschaffenburg is a city in Bavaria, Germany. By the River Main, Schloss Johannisburg is a grand 17th-century Renaissance palace with a large painting collection. Nearby is the Pompejanum, a replica Roman villa with elaborate mosaics and ancient artworks. Classical modern art is displayed in rotating exhibits at the Jesuit Church Art Gallery. The Schönbusch is an English-style park with lakes and landscaped gardens. ### Day 8: Frankfurt **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Frankfurt, a central German city on the river Main, is a major financial hub that's home to the European Central Bank. It's the birthplace of famed writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, whose former home is now the Goethe House Museum. Like much of the city, it was damaged during World War II and later rebuilt. The reconstructed Altstadt (Old Town) is the site of Römerberg, a square that hosts an annual Christmas market. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Deck 1 Single Cabin** (Code: 4) These single cabins are on deck one, and at 16m², they’re the same size as our superior cabins. They include a desk and a lounge chair, plus all the standard amenities like tea and coffee making facilities, air-conditioning, a hairdryer, a flatscreen TV and a safe. ### Outside Cabins **Deck 1 Superior Cabin** (Code: 3) These superior cabins are on deck one and they come with a picture window. They’re a little bigger than our standard cabins at 16m² and they also include a desk and a lounge chair, plus a double bed which can be converted to twins. All the essentials like tea and coffee making facilities, air-condit... ### Balcony Cabins **Deck 2 Superior French Balcony Cabin** (Code: 1) These French Balcony cabins are on deck two and they come with a French balcony, so you can soak up the views while you sail. They’re 16m² and they include a desk and a lounge chair, plus a double bed which can be converted to twins. All the essentials like tea and coffee making facilities, air-cond... ## Ship Information ### TUI Aria The pool grabs the headlines onboard TUI Aria. And thanks to its retractable roof, you can take a dip all year-round, so you can catch some rays or stay out of the cold. There’s loads more to enjoy onboard, too, including a main restaurant and a roomy lounge bar where the entertainment takes place. There’s plenty of space on the top deck for activities and relaxing, plus, you can look forward to Full Board Plus as standard. This means three meals and drinks at mealtimes are part of your package. And, to top things off, there’s unlimited free Wi-Fi throughout the ship. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 0 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 96 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Food and Drink - **Obseravtory**: Head to the Observatory lounge for the evening entertainment, which ranges from quizzes and movies to live music and local guest acts. Please note, pl... - **Verdastro**: • Free seating • Waiter service • Open for all meals Verdastro is the main restaurant, and it's open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a mix of... ### Other - **Atrium**: The atrium’s at the heart of the ship, and it’s where you’ll find the reception and the Cruise Experience Manager’s desk. You can head here to ask que... ### Recreational - **Indoor pool**: The pool is our very first indoor pool onboard a TUI River Cruise ship, but that’s only part of the story. Thanks to the retractable roof, it doubles ... ### Relaxation - **Top deck**: The top deck’s a spacious area, which is split into different zones for relaxation and activities. Lie back on a lounger while watching the world go b... ## Ports of Call ### Mainz *Coordinates: 49.9951, 8.24725* Mainz is a German city on the Rhine River. It’s known for its old town, with half-timbered houses and medieval market squares. In the center, the Marktbrunnen is a Renaissance fountain with red columns. Nearby, a distinctive octagonal tower tops the Romanesque Mainz Cathedral, built of deep red sandstone. The Gutenberg Museum honors the inventor of the printing press with exhibits, including 2 of ... ### Speyer *Coordinates: 49.3173, 8.43101* Speyer is a city in Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany with approximately 50,000 inhabitants. Located on the left bank of the river Rhine, Speyer lies 25 km south of Ludwigshafen and Mannheim, and 21 km south-west of Heidelberg. Founded by the Romans, it is one of Germany's oldest cities. ### Breisach *Coordinates: 48.032, 7.57847* Breisach is a town with approximately 16,500 inhabitants, situated along the Rhine in the Rhine Valley, in the district Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, about halfway between Freiburg and Colmar — 20 kilometres away from each — and about 60 kilometres north of Basel near the Kaiserstuhl. ### Basel *Coordinates: 47.5596, 7.58061* Basel is a city on the Rhine River in northwest Switzerland, close to the country’s borders with France and Germany. Its medieval old town centers around Marktplatz, dominated by the 16th-century, red-sandstone Town Hall. Its 12th-century Gothic cathedral has city views, and contains the tomb of the 16th-century Dutch scholar, Erasmus. The city’s university houses some of Erasmus’ works. ### Kehl, Germany ### Mannheim *Coordinates: 49.4847, 8.47672* Mannheim is a city in southwest Germany, on the Rhine and Neckar rivers. The baroque 18th-century Mannheim Palace houses historical exhibits, plus the University of Mannheim. In the grid-like center, called the Quadrate, Marktplatz Square features a baroque fountain with statues. Planken shopping street leads southeast to the Romanesque Water Tower, in the art nouveau gardens of Friedrichsplatz. ### Aschaffenberg *Coordinates: 49.973, 9.14898* Aschaffenburg is a city in Bavaria, Germany. By the River Main, Schloss Johannisburg is a grand 17th-century Renaissance palace with a large painting collection. Nearby is the Pompejanum, a replica Roman villa with elaborate mosaics and ancient artworks. Classical modern art is displayed in rotating exhibits at the Jesuit Church Art Gallery. The Schönbusch is an English-style park with lakes and l... ### Frankfurt *Coordinates: 50.1115, 8.68051* Frankfurt, a central German city on the river Main, is a major financial hub that's home to the European Central Bank. It's the birthplace of famed writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, whose former home is now the Goethe House Museum. Like much of the city, it was damaged during World War II and later rebuilt. The reconstructed Altstadt (Old Town) is the site of Römerberg, a square that hosts an ann... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2337280 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2337280 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2337280.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2337280/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/tui-river-cruises/tui-aria/other/79319.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-07-16 00:43:23 UTC